Tektronix TBS2104B - Digital Storage Oscilloscope for Avionics Testing

The Tektronix TBS2104B - Digital Storage Oscilloscope is the perfect tool for avionics engineers and technicians seeking precise and detailed signal analysis. With its large display and intuitive interface, the TBS2104B makes it easy to capture and analyze signals in avionics systems, ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of critical flight control, navigation, and communication systems. Available in bandwidths up to **100 MHz**, this oscilloscope is ideal for a range of avionics testing applications, both in the lab and in the field.

Key Features for Avionics Testing:

• Large 9-inch Display for Better Signal Visibility:
  The TBS2104B’s large **9-inch WVGA display** provides 50% more signal visibility than other oscilloscopes in its class, making it easier for avionics professionals to capture and view complex waveforms. The long record length also allows you to see more of your signal at once, which is essential for diagnosing avionics systems where timing relationships are critical.
• Bandwidth and Sample Rate for Avionics Applications:
  With bandwidth options of up to **100 MHz**, and a maximum sample rate of **2 GS/s**, the TBS2104B is well-suited for analyzing avionics systems. Whether you're debugging communication circuits, navigation systems, or flight control modules, this oscilloscope delivers the precision and resolution necessary for capturing fast, complex signals.
• 5 Mpoint Record Length for Capturing Complex Signals:
  The TBS2104B features a **5 Mpoint record length** on all channels, allowing avionics engineers to capture long-duration signals with high fidelity. This is critical for debugging avionics systems where long signal captures are required to identify intermittent faults or analyze extended signal interactions.
• Intuitive User Interface for Efficient Operation:
  The TBS2104B’s simplified front panel and user-friendly interface allow avionics technicians to quickly configure the oscilloscope and begin testing. Its large, dedicated controls and color-coded LED lights make it easy to adjust settings and view waveform parameters, even in fast-paced avionics maintenance environments.

Comprehensive Debugging and Analysis:

• 32 Automated Measurements for Avionics Systems:
  The TBS2104B includes **32 automated measurements** that enable fast and efficient analysis of avionics signals. This includes timing, voltage, and frequency measurements that are essential for verifying the performance of avionics systems such as navigation modules and flight control systems.
• Advanced Triggers for Precise Signal Capture:
  The oscilloscope offers a wide range of trigger types, including **edge, pulse width, timeout, and video triggers**, ensuring precise capture of avionics signals. This is especially useful for debugging flight control systems where precise timing and response times are crucial.
• Waveform Math and FFT Analysis:
  With support for basic waveform math operations and **FFT analysis**, the TBS2104B allows avionics engineers to perform in-depth analysis of signal integrity, noise, and frequency content. This capability is critical when diagnosing issues in avionics communication systems or analyzing sensor data from navigation systems.

Connectivity and Data Management:

• USB and LAN Connectivity for Easy Data Transfer:
  The TBS2104B offers both **USB** and **LAN** ports for easy data transfer, enabling avionics professionals to quickly save waveform data or screenshots and share them with team members. The LAN connectivity also allows for remote control of the oscilloscope, making it ideal for collaborative avionics testing and diagnostics.
• TekVPI Probe Interface for Versatile Testing:
  The **TekVPI™ probe interface** allows for easy connection to a wide range of Tektronix probes, ensuring that avionics engineers can capture signals from various sources, such as high-voltage circuits or differential signal lines. This versatility is essential for testing avionics systems with different signal characteristics.
• PC Software for Extended Analysis and Remote Control:
  The TBS2104B integrates with **TekScope™ PC analysis software** for extended waveform analysis and remote control. This is particularly useful for avionics engineers who need to analyze test results outside the lab or collaborate with remote teams to diagnose avionics system issues.

Applications in Avionics Testing:

• Flight Control Systems: Capture and analyze signals from avionics flight control systems to verify their response times and reliability.
• Navigation Systems: Debug and verify navigation systems such as GPS modules, gyroscopes, and altimeters to ensure accurate and consistent operation.
• Communication Systems: Analyze communication modules, including radios, transponders, and digital buses such as CAN or RS-232, to ensure data integrity and proper signal transmission.
• Onsite Diagnostics: Perform real-time diagnostics in the field or onboard aircraft, thanks to the TBS2104B’s portable design and flexible connectivity options.

Specifications Summary:

• Channels: 4
• Bandwidth: 100 MHz
• Sample Rate: Up to 2 GS/s
• Record Length: 5 Mpoints per channel
• Display: 9-inch WVGA display
• Connectivity: USB and LAN
• Probes: TekVPI probe interface
• Power: AC adapter

The Tektronix TBS2104B - Digital Storage Oscilloscope offers the advanced capabilities avionics engineers and maintenance professionals need to test and debug complex avionics systems. With its large display, long record length, and comprehensive analysis tools, the TBS2072B provides the accuracy and flexibility required for maintaining the safety and reliability of critical avionics systems in both the lab and the field.